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Friday, January 29, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
T.A.P. Q#425 – How Many Job Boards Should I Use?
T.A.P. Q#425 – How Many Job Boards Should I Use?
Dear Experts,
Should I use all the job boards available online? Does it increase my chances? Or, is it better to focus on just a few?
Dear Job seeker:
Keep in mind that job boards do NOT produce solid results; they only yield a 1-3 % success rate. Top 3 reasons: recruiters are spending less on print advertising (particularly daily newspapers and on job boards) and turning more in favour of social media, which is cost-effective; employers or companies that do advertise usually have a set budget, so when the advertising contract runs out, the job may no longer be available; and finally, many of the jobs that are advertised on the boards are already gone. (In the case of unionized workplaces, they have an obligation to advertise externally if they cannot find suitable candidates).
The solution? Choose aggregates, which are a site which draw information from many sites.
Examples are http://www.simplyhired.com/ (which just updated its features this week), and http://www.indeed.com/.
Using aggregates save you time. Take advantage of them!
Melissa Martin, bilingual career coach and author of the ebook, How to use social media in your job search
http://www.careercoachingbyphone.com/
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Dear Experts,
Should I use all the job boards available online? Does it increase my chances? Or, is it better to focus on just a few?
Dear Job seeker:
Keep in mind that job boards do NOT produce solid results; they only yield a 1-3 % success rate. Top 3 reasons: recruiters are spending less on print advertising (particularly daily newspapers and on job boards) and turning more in favour of social media, which is cost-effective; employers or companies that do advertise usually have a set budget, so when the advertising contract runs out, the job may no longer be available; and finally, many of the jobs that are advertised on the boards are already gone. (In the case of unionized workplaces, they have an obligation to advertise externally if they cannot find suitable candidates).
The solution? Choose aggregates, which are a site which draw information from many sites.
Examples are http://www.simplyhired.com/ (which just updated its features this week), and http://www.indeed.com/.
Using aggregates save you time. Take advantage of them!
Melissa Martin, bilingual career coach and author of the ebook, How to use social media in your job search
http://www.careercoachingbyphone.com/
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Career Communique Radio Podcasts; Creating a Social Networking Plan for Your Job Search & Career Management - Jan 24,2010
Join Annemarie Cross and Keith Keller as they interview Daulton West Jnr, Melissa Martin and Colette Ellis to learn more about: - What the best soci...al networking sites are and how to leverage these social media platforms in your job search and career management; - How these social media platforms differ; - Whether you should focus on two or three major social media platforms or cast your job search ‘net’ wide and far; and - Must-do advice on how to manage your social media strategy. We’ll also be sharing job search strategies on how to build a powerful 140-character pitch; as well as hearing what’s hot in the Social Media world as Melissa Martin shares information about the latest tips and strategies about social networking,
Our phone lines and chat room will be open (914) 338 0714 so ring in and get expert career advice. Connect with us on Twitter: @careerradio Have a job-search or career related question? Send through to: question@careersuccessradio.com.
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Our phone lines and chat room will be open (914) 338 0714 so ring in and get expert career advice. Connect with us on Twitter: @careerradio Have a job-search or career related question? Send through to: question@careersuccessradio.com.
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Monday, January 18, 2010
Dear Experts,
Down at the Bay area in California, it seems every company only wants to hire those 30 and under. Isn’t overqualified a euphemism for you’re too old?
Dear Californian,
"Overqualified" can have a few connotations and yes, sometimes the term is a euphemism. Here are other meanings:
-OQ can mean from the standpoint of the employer," He will cost too much to hire." This can be a disguised compliment, because employers see that you offer some sort of value. DO offer value to employers and aim at offering them a healthy ROI (return on investment) for hiring you.
Another way to overcome that objection is to convince hires to "hire you at a discount," to quote Kevin Donlin. You want to "sell" the idea that hiring you will save or make money or improve something, in the eyes of the employer.
There is an abundance of resources on how to position your ROI. May I suggest joining the careerealism club and taking the "Am I the money quiz?" to test how career savvy you are.
Best wishes,
Melissa Martin
bilingual career coach, http://www.careercoachingbyphone.com/
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Down at the Bay area in California, it seems every company only wants to hire those 30 and under. Isn’t overqualified a euphemism for you’re too old?
Dear Californian,
"Overqualified" can have a few connotations and yes, sometimes the term is a euphemism. Here are other meanings:
-OQ can mean from the standpoint of the employer," He will cost too much to hire." This can be a disguised compliment, because employers see that you offer some sort of value. DO offer value to employers and aim at offering them a healthy ROI (return on investment) for hiring you.
Another way to overcome that objection is to convince hires to "hire you at a discount," to quote Kevin Donlin. You want to "sell" the idea that hiring you will save or make money or improve something, in the eyes of the employer.
There is an abundance of resources on how to position your ROI. May I suggest joining the careerealism club and taking the "Am I the money quiz?" to test how career savvy you are.
Best wishes,
Melissa Martin
bilingual career coach, http://www.careercoachingbyphone.com/
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T.A.P. Q#418 – Am I Overqualified or Too Old?
Dear Experts,
Down at the Bay area in California, it seems every company only wants to hire those 30 and under. Isn’t overqualified a euphemism for you’re too old?
Dear Californian,
"Overqualified" can have a few connotations and yes, sometimes the term is a euphemism. Here are other meanings:
-OQ can mean from the standpoint of the employer," He will cost too much to hire." This can be a disguised compliment, because employers see that you offer some sort of value. DO offer value to employers and aim at offering them a healthy ROI (return on investment) for hiring you.
Another way to overcome that objection is to convince hires to "hire you at a discount," to quote Kevin Donlin. You want to "sell" the idea that hiring you will save or make money or improve something, in the eyes of the employer.
There is an abundance of resources on how to position your ROI. May I suggest joining the careerealism club and taking the "Am I the money quiz?" to test how career savvy you are.
Best wishes,
Melissa Martin
bilingual career coach, http://www.careercoachingbyphone.com/
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Down at the Bay area in California, it seems every company only wants to hire those 30 and under. Isn’t overqualified a euphemism for you’re too old?
Dear Californian,
"Overqualified" can have a few connotations and yes, sometimes the term is a euphemism. Here are other meanings:
-OQ can mean from the standpoint of the employer," He will cost too much to hire." This can be a disguised compliment, because employers see that you offer some sort of value. DO offer value to employers and aim at offering them a healthy ROI (return on investment) for hiring you.
Another way to overcome that objection is to convince hires to "hire you at a discount," to quote Kevin Donlin. You want to "sell" the idea that hiring you will save or make money or improve something, in the eyes of the employer.
There is an abundance of resources on how to position your ROI. May I suggest joining the careerealism club and taking the "Am I the money quiz?" to test how career savvy you are.
Best wishes,
Melissa Martin
bilingual career coach, http://www.careercoachingbyphone.com/
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
T.A.P. Q#416 – LinkedIn: What Goes in ‘Current Position’ Field When Unemployed?
Dear Experts,
What should you put in the current position listing on your LinkedIn profile if you have already left your last employer and are looking for a new position?
Dear job seeker:
You have a few choices, depending on your comfort level and situation:
1. Pursuing more and new work opportunities or projects
2. Mention volunteer or community work or short-term projects you're working on.
3. Self-employed or freelance (have you registered a web site business for example?)
4. Doing project work with an employment agency (remember that most temporary agencies boast that 30% of their jobs become permanent).
Good luck!
Melissa Martin
bilingual career coach and published ebook author, How to use social media in your job search
http://www.careercoachingbyphone.com/
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What should you put in the current position listing on your LinkedIn profile if you have already left your last employer and are looking for a new position?
Dear job seeker:
You have a few choices, depending on your comfort level and situation:
1. Pursuing more and new work opportunities or projects
2. Mention volunteer or community work or short-term projects you're working on.
3. Self-employed or freelance (have you registered a web site business for example?)
4. Doing project work with an employment agency (remember that most temporary agencies boast that 30% of their jobs become permanent).
Good luck!
Melissa Martin
bilingual career coach and published ebook author, How to use social media in your job search
http://www.careercoachingbyphone.com/
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
T.A.P. Q#415 – Single Most Important Thing to Know When Personal Branding?
Dear Experts,
There are many personal branding tips out there. It makes it somewhat overwhelming. I understand it’s a vital concept when you’re job searching but I need a way to funnel the information.
What’s the single most important piece of advice to follow when building your personal brand?
Dear brander:
J.T. O'Donnell touched on this point during her fabulous webinar today.
Know what differentiates you from the competition.
(If you can get a link to today's webinar, J.T. used the analogy of peanut butter!
For example, webinar participants voted if they were Skippy, gourmet, generic, etc.
The last thing you want to be is generic. Keep in mind that employers do NOT or do not wish to hire "generic employees." If you have a well-developed, diversified skill set and "bank" of talents, communicate that to employers.
Verbalize (make a human connection over the phone or in person, whenever possible) your USP (unique selling points) to potential employers. What gets you hired is not a set of skills, however valuable they may be, but natural talents.
Also take a "consultant" approach to when you are communicating your (unique) brand to employers to make you appear irresistable (see my previous article on "how to be irresistable to employers" on this web site, under articles).
Remember: every job vacancy involves a problem to solve. With your brand, convince employers that you can solve their problems.
Melissa Martin
bilingual career coach and author of the ebook, How to use social media in your job search
http://www.careercoachingbyphone.com/
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There are many personal branding tips out there. It makes it somewhat overwhelming. I understand it’s a vital concept when you’re job searching but I need a way to funnel the information.
What’s the single most important piece of advice to follow when building your personal brand?
Dear brander:
J.T. O'Donnell touched on this point during her fabulous webinar today.
Know what differentiates you from the competition.
(If you can get a link to today's webinar, J.T. used the analogy of peanut butter!
For example, webinar participants voted if they were Skippy, gourmet, generic, etc.
The last thing you want to be is generic. Keep in mind that employers do NOT or do not wish to hire "generic employees." If you have a well-developed, diversified skill set and "bank" of talents, communicate that to employers.
Verbalize (make a human connection over the phone or in person, whenever possible) your USP (unique selling points) to potential employers. What gets you hired is not a set of skills, however valuable they may be, but natural talents.
Also take a "consultant" approach to when you are communicating your (unique) brand to employers to make you appear irresistable (see my previous article on "how to be irresistable to employers" on this web site, under articles).
Remember: every job vacancy involves a problem to solve. With your brand, convince employers that you can solve their problems.
Melissa Martin
bilingual career coach and author of the ebook, How to use social media in your job search
http://www.careercoachingbyphone.com/
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Friday, January 1, 2010
What's your cause?
What's your cause?
Many of my clients are newcomers to a community. Quite often, I hear the familiar complaint," But I don't know anyone here."
What's a quick remedy for meeting people and connecting with humans who share our humanitarian issues? Think of a social cause that moves you.
Let's look deeply into our core values and examine what matters to us, whether it's a social cause, a social or community agency or a charitable organization. These are good areas to start a self-examination of core values. (Any credible career professional knows that examining values is a pre-requisite to finding satisfying work).
Anyone new to a community can join a cause that appeals to their humanitarian, charitable or vested interest straight away. The choices are plentiful:
-community service agencies
-non-profit or charitable organizations that appeal to a specific niche or targeted population
-national or globable charities
For example, a charitable organization in Canada is broadcasting a terrific TV campaign. The web site www.becauseiamagirl.ca/ sponsors girls in third world countries. The raison d'etre of the site is "a global campaign to claim a brighter, safer future for girls." On the companion site in the UK, the same campaign is being waged with real fervor and momentum.
My intention in blogging this is not designed to endorse the latter charitable organization, but to include an example of joining a cause to boost a job search. The decision to join a social cause is a fruitful activity for making connections, and improving one's chance of being considered for a job involving that designated social cause, in the hidden job market.
Even if a job seeker is "introverted" and reluctant to introduce oneself immediately in a new community, aligning with a social cause can be conducted from home
The choice to volunteer, even part-time or to join a social cause rules out any excuse for not being able to meet new people in a new community!
Previously, in my radio broadcasting career, I can recall when I was not keen about accepting a job in another community. I never did develop a full appreciation for that community, although I cultivated new relationships by looking up volunteer events and organizations to gain contacts. (Happily, I did achieve success in feeling less isolated and lonely).
The next time you ask," I don't know anyone here (in my new community)," replace that stalling tactic with "what social cause can I belong to?" Even a few hours a week can make a difference between a passive, traditional job search, that rarely produces satisfying results.
Take the quick, 7 question quiz to answer the question "What's your cause?" at http://en.chatelaine.com/
You'll be a better person knowing that you are contributing to your local community cause and engaging in social networking skills, vital to a successful job search.
Now available! Melissa's new ebook, How to use social media in your job search
http://www.careercoachingbyphone.com/
FreeWebSubmission.com
What's a quick remedy for meeting people and connecting with humans who share our humanitarian issues? Think of a social cause that moves you.
Let's look deeply into our core values and examine what matters to us, whether it's a social cause, a social or community agency or a charitable organization. These are good areas to start a self-examination of core values. (Any credible career professional knows that examining values is a pre-requisite to finding satisfying work).
Anyone new to a community can join a cause that appeals to their humanitarian, charitable or vested interest straight away. The choices are plentiful:
-community service agencies
-non-profit or charitable organizations that appeal to a specific niche or targeted population
-national or globable charities
For example, a charitable organization in Canada is broadcasting a terrific TV campaign. The web site www.becauseiamagirl.ca/ sponsors girls in third world countries. The raison d'etre of the site is "a global campaign to claim a brighter, safer future for girls." On the companion site in the UK, the same campaign is being waged with real fervor and momentum.
My intention in blogging this is not designed to endorse the latter charitable organization, but to include an example of joining a cause to boost a job search. The decision to join a social cause is a fruitful activity for making connections, and improving one's chance of being considered for a job involving that designated social cause, in the hidden job market.
Even if a job seeker is "introverted" and reluctant to introduce oneself immediately in a new community, aligning with a social cause can be conducted from home
The choice to volunteer, even part-time or to join a social cause rules out any excuse for not being able to meet new people in a new community!
Previously, in my radio broadcasting career, I can recall when I was not keen about accepting a job in another community. I never did develop a full appreciation for that community, although I cultivated new relationships by looking up volunteer events and organizations to gain contacts. (Happily, I did achieve success in feeling less isolated and lonely).
The next time you ask," I don't know anyone here (in my new community)," replace that stalling tactic with "what social cause can I belong to?" Even a few hours a week can make a difference between a passive, traditional job search, that rarely produces satisfying results.
Take the quick, 7 question quiz to answer the question "What's your cause?" at http://en.chatelaine.com/
You'll be a better person knowing that you are contributing to your local community cause and engaging in social networking skills, vital to a successful job search.
Now available! Melissa's new ebook, How to use social media in your job search
http://www.careercoachingbyphone.com/
FreeWebSubmission.com
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